LOL! The poor fellow that started this thread didn't seem to have gone past the first date stage yet....as of this moment, there is not a "Dummies Guide, nor an Idiot's Guide to Being Romantic, though I would think it would be a best seller if there was one; write the publishers and urge them to get one out as there seems to be lots for the un-romantic and crass. I already have a part-time avocation with Alex(Akdop, remember her) in Amsterdam at her "Academy for Les Girls"! with silk whips, high top boots and a monocle! %D Alex plays "the blue angel" a la Marlene Detreich...
Finally someone asks the right question; lets leave out anyone in the military, in any way, shape or form; lets consider those in civilian life, civil or not....%( and yes, that does exclude Genghis!)
Good response and I agree with the core of your sentiment, naive as it is in the real world. Classroom academics are never subject to stark reality...unfortunately...tragically. If this spreading war( virus) had been "nipped in the bud" by the participation of surrounding African countries and the leadership they had demanded of the European nations, just imagine the millions that need not have died since the late 60's! To me the blame for this protracted genocide lays on England and France, for failing to heed the calls for help and France can't excuse itself because of any "colonial issues" in the past; all her former colonies were peacefully "decolonized" and formed a volunteer alliance of Former French Colonies; England had a nasty taste left after they had helped Nigeria slaughter the Biafrans...and it's former colonies have had a bloody history since their independence, as has those of Belgium; they were asked several times to return and bring "law and order" but refused....reluctantly understandable after so many of their people were killed...a lot of shame to go around these days...
As I read these, I was waiting for a woman to say nearly exactly that....do you go to many Rocky Horror Film Fests???? If so, have you ever chase any men in high heels?? %D Quick! There goes another one now, run girl,run! %D
Not necessarily; she just may be "poetry in motion" ! %) Welcome to Chronic Syndrome...I mean collecting singles, wait, that isn't right either ,uhhh..continuing singles...contemplating... contagious..,contentious...consentual...oh never mind, just welcome!
My answer to this would be the words of the Monty Python song "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" while the words to "The Meaning Of Life" would be rather obvious as the first choice.
Excellent! Some here are close to what I was in a very round-about way, to see concerning the various Muslim countries...it comes down to the types of leaders and their "popular" consensus, if you will, of which teachings they follow, that causes such a wide discrepancy in their treatment of women, and also children. We all "know" the religious differences between Iran and let's say Morocco or between Libya and Afghanistan, but when you throw in Saudi Arabia with Morocco, Tunisia or Egypt, it really becomes cloudy and then more focus is needed to ascertain why and what makes the differences so stark; a bit like comparing "Christian" countries,ie: those with a traditionally Catholic set of ethics vs the various Protestant countries and their interpretation of ethics towards the rights and treatment of women in this day and age; how much difference is there between lets say a society of Fundamentalist Christians and the Taliban in regards to women and their issues; is one more open, the other more covert in their "negative" positions; "positive" and "negative" being so subjective... Killer is quite correct to ask how "anti-female" regimes, societies or groups can be treated to correct these ways of Life, who can possibly enforce any global declarations or laws banning the number of anti-female laws and customs....In India various women's groups and many other groups did manage to stop the burning of women widows; every now and then it still happens, but by a family or small group of people; not many as to again become a "national outrage", but simply just another "murder"...Women's groups from around the world working with some of the Iranian women's groups could really upset the rather primitive attitudes of the Mullahs, possibly more so than bombing ever could...it is a very unspoken axiom of life in all third world countries that women do rule the home and also most tribal procedures provided they "put their foot down" even among Arabic peoples...that is the proverbial "Achilles heel" to be aimed for by all united women's groups and our so called "enlightened society". As I see and interpret our European history and traditions of "Rights", I see France as the point of origin; they, the leaders and the inheritors of the French Revolution invented "Human Rights" to be globally distributed. For the most part, it has succeeded and what is lacking is enforcement, as Killer put it and who better, morally ...than France. They started it...France, more so than any country has the influence, the history behind their unique colonial past to tackle this. Possibly in tandem with Germany, also with a rather unique colonial approach in the few it had, that so many respect and admire they efficiency, and history of simply being admired for their past military achievements, which many third world countries appreciate; it is a card to play, to make positive use of in helping nudge these countries into more enlightened interpretations of their respective religious bias against women, their own people, their own children. The 2 greatest nations of Europe have both a moral and historic obligation to provide the third world with the rights and privileges of having a full operational declaration of Human Rights to the point that stoning, burning or torturing women will cease to be a viable option or an amusing passtime.... Anywho, just my thoughts and observations of travelling around our Planet...
Has no one here ever been to the various "flea-markets" all over Paris, the location of Europe's largest second-hand emporiums??? Clothes make up a huge amount of items for sale and people crowd them as if Galleries Lafayette had a sale of 75% off on their clothes! Many of Europe's top fashion houses have their people and top designers covering those that sell used and especially "vintage" clothing stalls...so do the movie companies for their wardobe departments...Great place to meet these people! The finds can be spectacular and its fun; great place for photographs of famous people trying on various pieces for their own styles...The stores are great and many times for just a few Euros, items worn only once; some for just hours are there that had cost hundreds originally, from exotic furs to of every description including arctic fur coats of the Soviet army, in fair to mint condition, even the boots! Berlin has some really nice ones, even stalls on streets; always very crowded by all types of people with different incomes; everyone wants a good bargain. Many second-hand business consortiums also ship to African countries what they don't sell for donations to various charities...(yes, they get a "tax write-off, but the peoples do get good free clothes, especially in war ravaged countries). Many take a portion of their earnings to donate foods or building supplies to different countries also. Patronize these places by all means; they actually do a lot of good for all and you can get some really neat items for yourself...like a Congolese Naval Admiral's uniform for 47 euros! just for the hell of having it! %)
For a timely update regarding the spending vs the spending cuts on waging wars, see the fairly well written article in US News & World Report of May 14th 2007: "Echoes From an Earlier Conflict" comparing the battles in Congress over the Vietnam funding verses your current rampages. Same issue also has a good piece on "the real Obama" on page 64...
This is a reprint of a letter to-the Editor from the newspaper Times Colonist of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada May 20, 2007 page D3, that a friend sent to me. Pay close attention to the figures of fuel consumption. Re-read it and think about all the implications that this implies: "Operation Trident Fury wrapped up on the west coast of Vancouver Island just as the world is grappling with global warming. I have been trying to reduce my carbon footprint and it's not easy, but my problems are nothing compared to the Pentagon's. According to a recent Pentagon study, the Department of Defence is the largest single energy user in the U.S. In the second World War, the U.S. used about a gallon of fuel per soldier per day. The amount rose in the 1991 Gulf War to about 4 gallons and, in 2006, to 16 gallons per soldier per day in Iraq and Afghanistan. The authors of the study comment that the military must take immediate steps to change over to alternative and renewable fuel sources. The Pentagon is concerned about declining oil supplies and rising costs, but apparently not about global warming. Trident Fury involved 40 aircraft, 8 warships, and one submarine for 10 days. The World Watch Institute reports that an F-15 jet consumes 908 litres of fuel per minute at peak thrust. An F-16 jet on a one-hour training mission uses as much fuel as the average American motorist consumes in 2 years. A battleship uses 10,810 litres of fuel per hour. Perhaps in addition to alternative fuels, the Pentagon should consider sustainable alternatives to war." written by Mary-Wynne Ashford of Victoria, BC. Thank you Mary-Wynne for such an enlightening letter; it deserves to be heard around the world! In a quick scan of fuel consumption by various militaries around the world, the Pentagon is the world's single user. No doubt about it. What are your views, opinions on this consumption? Will it eventually affect you; the available supplies of civilian fuels...what does anyone think about the short and long range implications of this....
Excellent, politically incorrect or not; I'd at least open both my my mind and heart to the possibilities; it just may be an eventuality that could eventuate! %D
Good response; closer to the truth than not from all that I've ever seen and/ or experienced. I hate cold potatoes; prefer them hot as can be and if women are a meal, then definitely, I like my meals hot, not cold or tepid...%)
A bit of a strange question ...in a bit of a strange location, but reading this suddenly made me wonder about where do Maltese go for vacations, as many want to escape to an island, I would imagine you do not wish to simply go to another island; where do you head for...Europe or Africa, which is more popular?? %)
This is a reprint of a letter to-the Editor from the newspaper Times Colonist of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada May 20, 2007 page D3, that a friend sent to me. Pay close attention to the figures of fuel consumption. Re-read it and think about all the implications that this implies: "Operation Trident Fury wrapped up on the west coast of Vancouver Island just as the world is grappling with global warming. I have been trying to reduce my carbon footprint and it's not easy, but my problems are nothing compared to the Pentagon's. According to a recent Pentagon study, the Department of Defence is the largest single energy user in the U.S. In the second World War, the U.S. used about a gallon of fuel per soldier per day. The amount rose in the 1991 Gulf War to about 4 gallons and, in 2006, to 16 gallons per soldier per day in Iraq and Afghanistan. The authors of the study comment that the military must take immediate steps to change over to alternative and renewable fuel sources. The Pentagon is concerned about declining oil supplies and rising costs, but apparently not about global warming. Trident Fury involved 40 aircraft, 8 warships, and one submarine for 10 days. The World Watch Institute reports that an F-15 jet consumes 908 litres of fuel per minute at peak thrust. An F-16 jet on a one-hour training mission uses as much fuel as the average American motorist consumes in 2 years. A battleship uses 10,810 litres of fuel per hour. Perhaps in addition to alternative fuels, the Pentagon should consider sustainable alternatives to war." written by Mary-Wynne Ashford of Victoria, BC. Thank you Mary-Wynne for such an enlightening letter; it deserves to be heard around the world! In a quick scan of fuel consumption by various militaries around the world, the Pentagon is the world's single user. No doubt about it. What are your views, opinions on this consumption? Will it eventually affect you; the available supplies of civilian fuels...what does anyone think about the short and long range implications of this....
With my faith in the so called "leaders" of the world to do more harm than good; with all the current and predicted climactic changes with all the viable negative scenarios, I would move to South America: Southern Brazil looks and feels like Switzerland, many European languages are widespread; dairy farming is the main legal economy; (illegally, it is bringing in stolen North American cars and selling them , especially into Paraguay...) Chile: again, most towns have Europeans there and basically all the same types of stores, lifestyles are though much easier; Argentina much the same; Paraguay: very laid back and fairly stable, lots of ex-pat Europeans also; reasonably easy to make a living there and land is still under a hundred Euros an acre in many areas...one absolute law there does hinder many form moving there, actually 2: you must learn the native Indian language and any children must attend Catholic school, though....there are tons of Amish and Mennonite farming communities there who have their own schools and do rather well. All-in-all, all are fairly nice to live in and there is always the excitement of a new revolution to stir thing up...%) Climate is great, though in higher elevations, because of the ozone hole, many herds, especially llamas, are starting to wear hats put on them by the farmers...
Welcome to CS,(Chronic Syndromes), You could not have gotten a better reception in joining us here at the asylum. If you have ever taken a tour of an asylum, you will note that, as on the outside, Life and the patients here are fairly representative of the outside, with one major difference; this is the last refuge of the sane...that being said, we all have our "rooms", our shelves and our cages to which we retire and straitjackets are one-size-fits-all; medications are readily available at the various playrooms-bars; no med. staff on week-end duty: you're left to your own devices, though pseudo-counselors drift by on occasion, usually in a condition unfit to be misunderstood. Feel free and totally un-inhibited to expose yourself to our wit, humour, sarcasm and all the rest unfit to mention anywhere else, join in at the playrooms, the bars and the restaurants and rant on anything... Herr Doctor Strangelove will attend to you at some point...have fun! %D
Just purchased several for the week-end; they sound really exciting... How To Filet A Panda How To Dance With A Swedish Person How To Make 2 Small Hats From A Brassiere and Visa Versa How To Get A Tan Using A Blow Torch How To Spot Truly Vicious People In Church Eat, Run, Stay Fit, and Die Anway Where to Take a Shot Person On a Date Fill Your Life With Croutons
Flamingo; pink variety and I have dibs on the leg that gets tucked under it's wing; it won't be as hard as the one it used to stand on and the meat will be sweeter...(roasted with assorted spices of course...and jellies and ice cold Yak fermented, or was it demented milk...ummmm let me check my larder....
Embalming Bodies at Home, 4vols. Time/Warner Pub. After reading the last vome, I needed a stiff drink... Next is Doing Brain Surgery In Your Cellar. 5volumes. Time/Life Books A new volume each week! Couldn't resist....%D
merge the 2 "netherworlds"?? Isn't the ongoing horror show of Reality bad enough! Take a nice peaceful cruise , go explore the fjords, hug some little kids and a friend; go skinny dipping in a fjord! You need another type of reality; one than rejuvenates your spirit!Have fun!!! %D ciao!
I got used to the Brazilian way: no signals, close your eyes, press the horn and put the pedal to the metal---if you are going through an intersection; if turning, avoid the actual corner; turn up unto the sidewalk and take/ make a short-cut, or cut through a park, playground or cafe courtyard! I kid you not...and at night, they don't normally use lights...headlights, that is....loved it... I'll do whatever seems to be appropriate for the moment; I don't like driving in cities anyway because I can't drive a tank. Not allowed...
I commend you; a toast to your health! What you said is some of the very reasons that many of my family's members withdrew from or walked out of the US Congress, such as John Randolph of Roanoke and began a long struggle to secede from what they saw coming so long ago.
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RE: BEING ROMANTIC
LOL! The poor fellow that started this thread didn't seem to have gone past the first date stage yet....as of this moment, there is not a "Dummies Guide, nor an Idiot's Guide to Being Romantic, though I would think it would be a best seller if there was one; write the publishers and urge them to get one out as there seems to be lots for the un-romantic and crass.I already have a part-time avocation with Alex(Akdop, remember her) in Amsterdam at her "Academy for Les Girls"! with silk whips, high top boots and a monocle! %D Alex plays "the blue angel" a la Marlene Detreich...